Scarlett wrote what I was thinking! Go w/ Lani.

Let us know what you decide!

"Ono", so when she pees on the rug you can say, "Oh no, Ono!!!" heeheehee

I actually have a Hawaiian pet name book if you want me to look up something in particular. Do you have a description of her personality?

Odd that no one before me has commented but, a perfect choice for a dog is "Haole" [pronounced howl-ee]
It's Hawaiian for foreigner [a common way of referring to any non-native Hawaiian, especially people of Caucasian ancestry],

Our dog's name is Kiki (tiny, sweet chihuahua), and we love to call her Waikiki-kiki.

Our friend named her dog KOna.

I also thought about Haole-howlee,,but thoutght it maybe racist. How about "yoshi" - japanese for adopted son. --even if it's girl, an honest name/

My cats are named Shaka & Mele (short for melekalekemaka (sp?) - Merry Christmas in Hawaiian.

What about "Lani?" as in "Leilani?" I've always loved this name.

Too bad it isn't a male. If we ever have a son, I'd love to name him "Kimo."

We have a 22-month old daughter named Malia (she's half filipino, half caucasian..Finnish/Polish grandparents), so she "looks" like a Malia.
She's gonna be knockout!

More names...

Kiana
Maia (Maya)
Maile (MIGH-leh)

Someone may have said this already. Have not read the replies but I vote pualani (heavenly flower). The name is too long for a dog actually cause more than 1 or 2 syllables can confuse a dog so her nickname would be pua (flower)

Islandmom, we are seeing her at the kennel for the first time on Saturday. (my kids are so excited!) When we do, I would love to know some names from your book! Thanks to everyone for your amazing suggestions. So far, I really like Kalani or Maile, my husband thinks Hula and the kids both love Lilo! We will see!!!Thanks again and keep em coming, I knew you guys would come through!

What about a name pertinent to HI, such as Lava. Easily said, Pup can hear it, meets all ASPCA criteria. Not patented as far as I know. Whatever name you select, enjoy your new family member.

When I lived in Hawaii, we named our dog Hoku which means star. It's a great name for a pet - it can easily be said to convey any emotion or attitude!

I'm showing my age here...name it Primo!

Lei ?
Hula?
Meli (melikamikimaka) ?
Luau ? LOL, if she likes to eat.
Poi?
Those are all the pertinent Hawaiian words I know

What about some input from posters who've actually lived in HI? For instance, what names did your neighbors use for their pets?

Fred ???

LOL, HelenZ
I lived in Hawaii when I was a child, the only words I remember are keiki! and of course, Merry Christmas

maybe merry christmas is a tad too long for a child's pet name. Maybe spot or fido perhaps might be all right.